Tutorial 48: my museum collections kit
6 days ago
- #museum-research
- #paleontology
- #fieldwork-gear
- The author shares their museum collections kit, optimized over 28 years of visits.
- Key items include a research notebook for sketches and notes, measuring tapes (especially IKEA paper tapes), and writing instruments in various colors.
- Other essentials are calipers for precise measurements, a small brush on a carabiner, and scale bars for photography.
- Artificial lighting is crucial for highlighting specimen details, and a pencil case helps organize small tools.
- The author prefers using a phone over a dedicated camera for photography due to convenience.
- The kit is constantly evolving, with recent additions like a brush and lighting solutions improving efficiency.
- The post also discusses the author's methodical approach to museum visits, emphasizing discovery and data gathering over analysis.